Italy sets sights on 2025 coal power phase-out

Michael Holder
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Nation to follow France, UK, and Canada in calling time on domestic coal-fired power generation

The Italian government today announced its intention to phase-out domestic coal-fired power by 2025 when it formally adopts its national energy strategy next month. The move would see Italy join a growing...

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